and treated as "2nd class citizens".
Yes there is a tendency at OAA to do exactly that with modular students even to the point where they would prefer to slate their own instruction/program of training than see these guys get jobs over and above integrated guys.
Remember: Like integrated students, you are paying for the quality of training they purport to deliver.
NOT A JOB AT THE END. And whilst an optimistic and glossy view of the market, impressively inflated employment figures and a careers department which offers guidance appears to improve your chances of a job at the end - its part of a gentle and subtle sales process.
Sure a small percentage of integrated students will be put forward for jobs (probably a lot less now), but most do not get jobs through their FTOs and it still boils down to you, the individual - the FTO owe you nothing in this area.
NO FTO CAN GUARANTEE YOU A JOB - SO NEVER LET THEM MAKE YOU THINK THEY CAN. In a combined FTO the job factor is a grey area and therefore, contentious. I am unaware, since 2001, of OAA ever putting forward a modular student for a job - its actually the opposite.
I know this will open a whole can of worms (there are numerous horror stories and there must be a thread for this one somewhere!!) and I am sure someone will respond in OAA's favour but you need to be aware of the reality of modular programs within an integrated environment - especially when those FTOs are relying so heavily on their ab initio employment rates to sell their highly profitable integrated courses.
If you want more pointers on other UK schools which concentrate purely on modular training and have a good reputation within airline recruitment departments then feel free to PM me and I'd be happy to give you some additional and sincere options.
